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What is Billy Packer known for?

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Billy Packer was a retired American sports commentator and analyst, best known for his coverage of college basketball.

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He began his career as a play-by-play announcer for the ACC basketball games in the 1970s, and eventually became one of the most recognizable and respected voices in the sport.

Packer’s career as a commentator spanned over four decades, during which he worked for several major networks, including CBS and ESPN.

He was a mainstay of CBS’s coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, from 1974 to 2008.

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Billy Packer, seen here working the Big Ten tournament with Jim Nantz in 2006, died on Thursday. He was 82. (AP /Michael Conroy)

He was also known for his analysis of the game and his ability to break down the strategies and tactics used by the teams and coaches.

In addition to his broadcasting career, Packer was also involved in other aspects of the sport. He was a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

He also served as a consultant to several college basketball programs and was a member of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee.

 

 


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